Draught Animal News No.20, (May 1994)


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Research and Development Projects

Forthcoming Events

Europe
UK: The energy costs of working in small equids by A.A.G. Nahuis
The Netherlands: The role of the Animal Traction Department in Friesland by L. Reinds
Africa
Zambia: Draught mechanization in the Kasempa District of Zambia -- construction of a night paddock and a crush pen for work oxen by S.Z. Phiri
Zimbabwe: The experiences of the Kulima Mbobumi Training Centre in the promotion of donkey draught power by P.M. Mumpande
Asia
India: Draught performance of buffaloes compared to cattle by K.S. Anil and C.K. Thomas
1994 Workshops
Low-cost tools for agriculture
Small-scale forage production
Blacksmithing for toolmakers
Oxen basics
Preliminary announcements

Meeting Reports

Improving donkey utilization and management
International symposium on organic and sustainable agriculture
Meeting the challenges of animal traction
Report on the Second International Colloquium on Working Equines
Report on the Workshop: Animal Power for Weed Control

Obituary

We  are saddened to hear of the death of Jean Nolle, the French engineer, designer of many animal traction implements.

Letters to the Editors

Networks, Notes, and News

Implements

Recent Publications

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